Disaster Preparedness in Pediatric Type 1 Diabetes Mellitus

• 2009

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• Venkat Renukuntla; Krishnavathana Hassan; Suzanne Wheat; Rubina Heptulla
PMID: 19822589DOI: https://doi.org/10.1542/peds.2008-3648

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This article examines the level of emergency preparedness among families caring for children with type 1 diabetes mellitus. A study conducted at Texas Children's Hospital involved 115 families and assessed their readiness for disasters or emergencies. Results showed that while families were well-prepared for managing diabetes on a daily basis, they were generally unprepared for major disasters. Socioeconomic status played a significant role in preparedness levels, with higher and moderate status families being more equipped for emergencies. The study highlights the need to improve disaster preparedness, especially among families of lower socioeconomic status.

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Focus Areas: Everyday Emergency; Natural Disasters

Audience: Public Health Professionals

Emergency Management Stage: Preparedness (Prevention / Protection)

Bundles: Disaster Research Literature Review

Keywords: Diabetes Mellitus, Type 1; Disaster Planning; Emergency Medical Services; Family; Pediatrics; Self Care; Socioeconomic Factors; Texas; Emergencies; Surveys and Questionnaires

Institutions: Baylor College of Medicine; American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP)

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